Definition of "hearthside" in English

noun

1. The area around the fireplace in the living-room of a family house.

adjective

1. Used to identify something as normally being in the area of the fireplace.

   • A hearthside rug.

2. Pertaining to an activity normal to the household, usually associated with the living-room, whether or not it has a real fireplace.

   • Every Wednesday we have a hearthside meeting of the family.
   • This is a good hearthside book.